I Am This Murim’s Crazy Bitch – 154



[Episode 154] For whom does the sound of a hammer sound?

If it was a big city it was bound to have at least one street along it.

First I left the carriage at the guest house asked for directions to Cheolbang and went out onto the street again.

After that something felt empty.

“So no one came out to meet me?”

I wasn’t really expecting anything but I still felt empty without the usual welcome.

If you don’t know just ask someone you know and the group happened to include a muscle-type monster who would give you an answer even if you didn’t ask.

“There is no particular force in Jumajeom that can be said to be independent of political faction. “Sister.”

“Oh? why?”

“First of all isn’t it a city used as a major base for the government? In a city where the influence of the government is strong political attachés are rare.”

In a city controlled by a government a sega (local noble family) cannot take root.

Rather the families that were originally in their original location were forced to move due to pressure from the government.

Moreover political faction attachés are basically charlatans who do not listen to the government.

This was even more so after Emperor Mucheon.

When a government official borrows the power of martial arts it is usually dirty unjust and dishonorable things that they do so there is no way for a government official to respond to that.

However the military officers of the Sapa faction were bastards who had no pride (this is Zhuge Yi-hyeon’s explanation) and actively showed kindness to government officials.

Moreover since his original deeds were sordid and unjust he often took on the errands of government officials.

Therefore in cities where the government has a strong hold the seeds of political factions dry up and only the evil factions are infested.

“Then isn’t it dangerous? “If only there were a bunch of Sapa bastards swarming around.”

“There is certainly that aspect in the southeastern part of the central plains where the influence of the Apostolic Alliance is strong but at least in Hanam there is no faction that dares to touch the faction’s nobility.”

Zhuge Lihyun said with a grin.

Because the location of the city was not very good.

There were Shaolin in the north the Zhuge Sect in the south the Namgung Sect in the east and the Shaman Sect in the west.

If the government trusts the government and establishes a faction the forces of the east west south and north will come together and it will not be able to avoid extinction.

“So the best you can do is just ignore it like you don’t have anything to do with it sister.”

“hmm.”

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After arriving at Cheolbang Street Tang Nan-ah took the lead and led the group.

Cheongya knew nothing about Cheolbang Street and even Zhuge Lixian who liked to talk about acupuncture was not an expert.

However Dannanah was not a trustworthy guide.

“Hey there Apprentice. “Who is the best acupuncture craftsman in this city?”

It can be said that speaking informally at first sight is a trait of a villainess with a reputation for poisoning the language.

Whenever I’m with Cheong I’m treated like a Chihuahua-level idiot. Originally she was the precious young lady of the high-ranking official An Ha-mu-in.

The poor apprentice was distracted by the beauty that was brighter than the informal language that suddenly flew in.

“hey. what. “Are you ignoring what I say?”

“No no. But what about a needle craftsman? “What kind of craftsman in the world makes a living just by making needles?”

“…?”

There are only a few artisans in the world who specialize in acupuncture.

The Dang family which is also a medical practitioner and an iron shop has an acupuncture craftsman within the family to make acupuncture but does it mean that the disciple makes acupuncture as a specialty based on how much it sells?

If he is a craftsman famous for his acupuncture skills lawmakers from all over the world will come and buy him.

If you look for an acupuncture craftsman in a local iron room you are bound to be asked if there is such a craftsman.

“Then how do the doctors in this neighborhood make acupuncture needles?”

“If you just stretch it out thinly and long it’s a needle.”

Dannan frowned.

If you spread it thinly and long it’s like spit. As a member of the National Assembly it was an abusive statement that I couldn’t ignore.

“What kind of stupid thing is that? That’s it. “Then who is the best craftsman in the city?”

“Well he is half-elderly but now he is”

The apprentice tried to say something but Tangnan who had already run out of patience immediately scolded him.

“There’s a lot of talk. “Where should I go?”

“Go straight and at the second alley…”

The apprentice explained the way.

Surprisingly it seemed like Cheolbang Street had developed greatly and the directions were quite complicated.

Surprisingly Dannan nodded and said with an expression of complete understanding.

“Jegal’s younger brother? “You remembered right?”

“Of course Sister.”

“Then let’s go.”

Cheong nodded and thought at the sight.

People naturally have to leave to others what they cannot do.

Although he may seem like a quack he doesn’t seem to be completely incapable of using his brain just because he’s a member of the National Assembly.

Jegal Yi-hyeon clearly showed the aspect of a muscular man and the most intelligent and showed the magic of leading the group by memorizing complex directions that he had heard only once.

And finally when we arrived in front of the city’s best semi-gable room Cheong asked.

“hmm. “Is Jegal right here?”

It was a building that looked like it hadn’t been used for a long time.

The fresh weeds were already up to my ankles in the vacant lot which was unique to an iron room with only the roof on.

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Considering that it was early spring and the cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed it meant that no maintenance had been done at all.

“I came to see you. Don’t you see it over there? “A semi-private room.”

Zhuge Yi-hyeon pointed to the plaque lying on the floor.

As expected from an iron room the signboard was carved into an iron plate and had the four words ‘Semi-removable iron room’ clearly and elegantly engraved on it.

“Just by looking at the plaque you can see that he is a craftsman of a remarkable level. But how…”

Even if you are unfamiliar with acupuncture the Zhuge Iron Bang of the Zhuge family is also one of the prestigious families that have made a name for themselves through the production of elaborate instruments.

The level of craftsmanship can be seen just by looking at the words engraved on the plaque.

“You’ll understand once you get into it. “Are you there?”

As Cheong said this he hurried into the iron room with similar lungs.

“What’s wrong with the store?”

And while looking around inside I suddenly-

I made eye contact with the old man glaring quietly in the shadows.

“Ouch! “Miss I’m surprised…”

Cheong let out a strong unladylike scream.

But that was only for a moment.

What I was afraid of was a ghost or a teacher who suddenly fell from the sky not an old man who just glared at me.

“Hey grandpa? Are you okay? Why are you doing this? “You were surprised.”

“Are you planning on mobilizing women now? Get out of here! “Even if I would rather die I have no intention of sacrificing weapons for you guys!”

The old man shouted solemnly.

“Oh? “I came here to spit not to use weapons.”

“under! “Isn’t memorization a weapon?”

“No not that needle it’s the long needle. That’s what the congressman uses when putting down needles. Don’t you know? saliva? “Is your grandfather already getting senile?”

Then the old man’s expression became perplexed.

“You came here to spit? “I’m not asking you to make me a knife?”

“I already have a knife right? “Why do you use another sword leaving aside the sword that Master gave you?”

Cheong said tapping the sheath of his sword.

Only then did the old man look embarrassed.

“Hmm. “Yes I came here to make acupuncture… It’s been a while since you were a customer… Acupuncture is a bit expensive per unit.”

“ah. wait a minute. “Because I’m not the one who will buy it.”

In response Dannan held out the broken needle.

As soon as Mr. Ban the blacksmith saw the broken needle he let out a deep sigh.

“Huh how did I break this precious needle? Just by looking at it it is clear that it is a new item that may or may not have existed in a certain era.”

“Is it possible to put it back on?”

The old man looked closely at the broken section.

“Tsk tsk. How much force would have had to have been applied to break this wonderful needle. “It is said to be a horseshoe for a dog and although the tool is truly world-class it seems to be far below the skill of the owner.”

“what? “What does this old man say now?”

“But fortunately the cross section is clean so it won’t be difficult to attach it.”

Dannan’s face turned red.

“What does the old man know? “Some kind of muscle blocks the acupuncture needles but it is easier to put the acupuncture needles on a rock.”

“ah. Did the young lady balm? “The old man lost his wits.”

“joy.”

Dannan snorted happily.

“So where is the other side?”

“uh. that is.”

Tang Nan’er looked at Cheong.

“So what do you mean? Old man don’t you have those shallow tongs you use to make needles? “I need to get something stuck in my body out…”

The broken needle was stuck in Cheong’s shoulder with only the tip slightly sticking out so it was impossible to pull it out without proper force and a tool to hold it.

The protruding part was about the size of a millet so it was too short to be grasped by hand and the metal was so slippery that I couldn’t grasp it with my fingernails and I couldn’t give it enough force to pull it out.

Moreover ordinary tongs cannot even tighten the thin long needle.

Fortunately among the tools that the old man who had been running an iron room his entire life had collected over a long period of time there was a pair of tongs for holding iron needles.

“Then you pick it?”

“If I pull it out and it gets cut in half I really won’t let it go. “I will shout out in my speech about winning the Jamryong Secretariat that a member of the Dangmo family a member of the National Assembly is a quack who preys on patients.”

“Ugh.”

Suddenly Tang Nan’er’s movements became stiff.

Cheong narrowed his eyes.

“What isn’t there a real possibility?”

“It’s all because of you Cheong? “Because the muscles are compressed like a stone and not for a lifetime if the needle cannot hold up and becomes twisted…”

“Yes it’s my fault it’s my fault it’s my fault.”

“what. anyway. “Oh over there!”

“uh? what? “What is there?”

I had a clear feeling that something was missing.

A sigh of relief followed suit.

“Wow I got out safely.”

“It’s a dastardly move to make you let down your guard…”

“This guy. “How can you do that even if you say it?”

Tang Nan-ah smiled and patted Cheong on the back.

And then there was an uproar saying that Mr. Ban should start the fire again.

Anyway it’s not a particularly interesting sight for Cheong who doesn’t know anything about iron rooms.

“Now that I think about it it’s Mr. Ban’s grandfather. Are you a descendant of Banchi?”

“Oh sister! You know the answer! “Isn’t he truly the greatest blacksmith of all time?”

“Oh yeah….”

It was a dish that Cheong usually picked up and swallowed.

After hearing it from someone else’s mouth I felt strange again.

Isn’t this guy from the midfielder?

Is this the timeless spirit of knowing?

“In fact the work of a steel mill is hard and difficult but it doesn’t generate much income so it is often passed on to children. In fact if you are a skilled craftsman and do not accumulate property it will not be easy to get married…”

So most people pick up orphans raise them and pass on their skills.

Of course in most cases monthly wages were paid for the cost of technology transfer so in most cases they were no different from servants and assistants providing only room and board.

It is said that there are many cases where craftsmen with character problems are treated like slaves until they become physically ill and then driven out.

“That’s why there are many blacksmiths with half surnames. “It means to imitate the best craftsmen among craftsmen.”

“hmm.”

“ah. Since I am against it I cannot help but tell you about your beautiful love and fortune. When we talk about Boksinjeok we are referring to a flute made of iron that has lasted forever a treasure of Banchi that has now disappeared forever…”

Cheong held out his hand to the side.

Then Gyeon Po-hee took out a flute from somewhere and placed it in his hand.

This was thanks to Choi Lyon completing the handover.

“Jegal. “This is the fortune that has disappeared forever.”

“…It’s really the perfect season isn’t it? Is it genuine?”

The Zhuge family’s iron room is famous.

And it was Zhuge Yi-hyeon who had knowledge of everything the family was doing.

You can recognize it at a glance by its dull dark blue appearance which is unique throughout the year.

“Then it’s fake?”

“There is such a treasure in the world…”

Qing succeeded in temporarily sealing the never-ending fear of Jo Dong-Ari by placing the Bokshin Jeok in the hands of Zhuge Yi-Hyeon.

However the peace that came after a long time did not last long.

“What old man can anyone light a fire as he pleases?”

“I’m sure they told you to close down the business right?”

“Who is there? “What kind of fearless bastards dare to break the laws of Na Na Sect…”

It was thanks to a group of thugs who showed up armed with knives.

Cheong who confirmed the evil karma smiled brightly.